Facial Flashcards
What is cardiovascular conditions
Heart and blood vessel conditions
What is thrombosis
Blood clot
What is phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs
What is hypertension
High blood pressure
What is hypotension
Low blood pressure
What type of skin is rose water good for
sensitive and dry skin
What type of skin is witch hazel good for
Oily and acne prone
What skin is distilled water good for
sensitive skin
What skin is orange flower good for
dry and sensitive skin
What skin is enzymatic peels good for
sensitive and dry skin
What skin is enzymatic peels good for
sensitive and dry skin
What is AHAs good for
Dry and sun damaged skin
What skin is brush cleansing for
Oily and acne prone skin
steaming time for sensitive skin
5 minutes
steaming time for mature skin
10-15 minutes
Steaming time for dry skin
5-10 minutes
Steaming time for oily skin
10 minutes
Steaming time for oily skin
10 minutes
Examples of infestations
scabies
lice
Examples of congenital
Atomic eczema
Atomic dermatitis
Psoriasis
What is psoriasis and what does it look like
A disease where the immune system becomes overactive causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Thick red scaly patches
What are some viral skin conditions
Warts
Herpes simplex (oral herpes)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
what are some bacterial skin conditions
Acne
Impetigo
rosacea
Boils
folliculitis
What is impetigo
Red sores or blisters on the face
What are boils
Pus filled bumps that form under the skin when hair follicles become infected
what is Folliculitis
Inflammation of the hair follicles
What is a fungal condition
Tinea corporis
What is tinea corporis
Ringworm
What are some pigmentation skin disorders
Vitiligo
Albinism
Chloasma
Mention
Moles
Port wine stain
What is vitiligo
Loss of pigment, patches on the skin
What is albinism
loss of melanin, lighter hair and skin
What is chloasma
Brown or gray patches on the skin
What is lentigo
age spots, small pigmented spots on the skin
What is port wine stain
birthmark that appears flat red or purple
What massage medium is good for dry skin
oil and cream
what massage medium is good for oily skin
gel
Benefits of effleurage
relaxation
pain relief
warms muscles
Benefits of petrissage
improved circulated
lymphatic drainage
Benefits of tapotement
Circulation
tension relief
muscle tone
Benefits of vibrations
Muscle relaxation
Pain relief
circulation
Benefits of calamine mask and for what skin type
For oily and dry skin
Soothing, oil control, healing, cooling
Benefits of Kaolin mask and for what skin type
For sensitive and dry skin
Gentle exfoliation
Soothing
Detoxifying
Improves circulation
Tightening pores
Benefits of magnesium carbonate and for what skin type
Oily and acne prone skin types
Oil control, skin soothing, exfoliation, improved skin tone
Benefits of fullers earth and for what skin type
oily and combination skin
Oil absorption, exfoliation, brightening effect, soothing
Benefits of rose water and for what skin type
For sensitive and dry skin
hydration, soothing, balancing, refreshing
Benefits of orange flower water and for what skin type
For sensitive and dry skin
Hydration, soothing, balancing
Benefits of distilled water and what skin type is it for
For sensitive skin
Purify, hydration, gentle
Benefits of witch hazel and for what skin type
For oily and acne prone skin
soothing, oil control, enhanced cleansing
Benefits of glycerine and for what skin type
For dry and dehydrated skin
hydrating, soothing, improved texture
Benefits of almond oil and for what skin type
For dry and sensitive skin
Moisturising, soothing
Layers of the epidermis
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Describe the subcutaneous / adipose layer
The structure and function of the fatty layer underneath the dermis
Functions of the ski.
Secretion
Heat regulation
absorption
Protection
sensation
What is histology
study of microscopic structures of tissues
What is mitosis
cell division
what does epithelial tissue do
protection
absorption
secretion
excretion
filteraton
what does nervous tissue do
Signal transmutation
processes information
Support
protection
What does muscular tissue do
movement in the body
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue
Skeletal
cardiac
smooth
What does connective tissue do
supports and binds other tissues together
What does hyperpigmentation mean
over production of melanin (darker areas of the skin)
What does hypopigmentation mean
Decrease of melanin (lighter patches in the skin)
What are keloids
Raised scars
common skin irritants include
Purfume
Lanolin
The effects of paraffin wax treatments include
Increase circulation
The effects of steaming include the steaming of
sudoriferous glands
Acne Vulgaris is
Bacterial
The effects of natural masks include the increase of
cellular activity in the basal layer of the skin
The effects of the enzymatic peel include
desquamating and refining
Contra indications that restrict facial treatments include
Neuralgia
Atopic eczema is
Congenital
Impetigo is
bacterial
The effects of vibrations include
stimulation of nerves
What is trichotillomania
mental condition leading to hair loss
What is trichotillomania
mental condition leading to hair loss